In an effort to accommodate varying family needs, we are suspending the issuance of tickets for commencement. This year, families are asked to try to keep attendance to 10 members. Seating will be open, with reserved seating limited to special accommodations. In observance of fire codes, there will be no standing in the aisles and overflow seating will be arranged in another room.

Have family that can’t make the trip? We will be livestreaming the ceremony. Now Aunt Martha in Kalamazoo can watch along with you! Go to live.jessup.edu.

REGALIA

Regalia (cap and gown) and announcement orders will be different this year in that graduates will order directly from Jostens and have them delivered right to you. MAT students should order their hoods directly from Jostens as well. Please note your order can take up to 3 weeks to arrive so place your order soo

Graduation Q&A meetings will be held on the following dates (locations TBA):

Monday, March 6. 5:00 p.m. in room ACAD 103, Rocklin

Tuesday, March 7. 5:00 p.m. in room ACAD 103, Rocklin

Wednesday, March 23. 5:00 p.m. at the San Jose campus

San Jose students will have a graduation meeting with the date and time TBA.

ACADEMIC HONORS

Honors will be announced at Commencement and are subject to change with final grades. Latin Honors for graduation will be based on a student’s entire academic history from all accredited institutions.

Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 to 4.00 GPA

Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.849 GPA

Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.699 GPA

Transfer students, including SPS students, who elect to utilize only WJU credits for honors calculations may graduate “with distinction.” To qualify, they must have achieved at least a 3.75 GPA on their WJU credits, exclusive of their transfer GPA. Certificates, second bachelor degrees, and post-baccalaureate certificates are only eligible for “with distinction.” WJU GPA (exclusive of transfer) must be 3.75 or above.

COMMON DELAYS IN DIPLOMA ISSUANCE/DEGREE CONFERRAL

ACCOUNT HOLDS

You will need to have all financial obligations to WJU cleared in order to walk at commencement or receive official transcripts–including library fines, overdue books, cafeteria charges, financial aid paperwork, and your tuition/fees account. The Business Office will take check, or cash. Payment may also be made online. If paying by personal check, please pay 1 week prior to commencement as the check must clear before you can participate in Commencement.

OUTSTANDING TRANSCRIPTS

For students enrolled in a course(s) at another institution: Official transcripts must be receivedby the Registrar’s office no later than 15 days after the degree conferral date. Transcripts received later than the deadline will require you to reapply for a later degree posting date.

INCOMPLETE GRADES

Incomplete grades at WJU must be completed prior to the degree conferral date or reapplication will also be required.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Email Tina Petersen at tpetersen [at] jessup [dot] edu. Use the Subject line “Commencement: SPECIAL NEEDS”.